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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 419.36 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 419.36 and 241.90 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 419.36 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/419.36 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 419.36 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 101,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,443.18/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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